Advisory Board
Dr. Louann Brizendine
Dr. Louann Brizendine
Louann Brizendine M.D. is a scientist and neuropsychiatrist who is both a researcher and a clinician. She is the author of two books: The Female Brain, published in 2006, and The Male Brain, published in 2010.
She completed her degree in Neurobiology at UC Berkeley, graduated from Yale School of Medicine and did her internship and residency at Harvard Medical School. She has also served on both the faculties of Harvard University and University of California at San Francisco. Now at UCSF, Dr. Brizendine pursues active clinical, teaching, writing and research activities, where she founded the Women’s Mood and Hormone Clinic in 1994 and continues to serve as the clnic’s director. Her New York Times best-selling first book, “The Female Brain,” has been translated into 30 languages and its follow-up, “The Male Brain,” ..well, is trailing behind in only 16 languages! She is working on launching a Mom’s Program in 2014 at UCSF for early detection/prevention of anxiety/depression in pregnant and postpartum women. Save a mom, Save a child.
Dr. Stanley H. Block
Dr. Stanley H. Block
Stanley H. Block, M.D., is Adjunct Professor of Law and Psychiatry at Seattle University School of Law and Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry at University of Utah School Of Medicine. He is Board Certified in Psychiatry, Psychoanalysis and is the founder of Mind-Body Bridging. He has had academic appointments and taught at a number of medical schools, including his alma mater UCLA. Before entering medical school, he received an M.A. in physics at the University of California, Berkeley. Dr. Block is currently developing medical applications and practice centers based on Mind-Body Bridging principles. He is the author of the soon to be published Mind-Body Workbook for Stress: Effective tools for Lifelong Stress Reduction and Crisis Management, Mind-Body Workbook for PTSD, the award winning book Come To Your Senses; Demystifying The Mind-Body Connection and Bridging the I-System. He lives in Copalis Beach, Washington with his wife and collaborator Carolyn Bryant Block.
Dr. My Haley
Dr. My Haley
Doctor My Haley is the widow of the celebrated author, Alex Haley, contributor to ROOTS, and author of the epic Civil War novel The Treason of Mary Louvestre.
Growing up under her grandmother’s watchful, wise tutelage, My Lewis Haley spent her early childhood in South Charleston, West Virginia before her parents moved the family to Columbus, Ohio.
While working on her doctorate in Communications and African American Studies at The Ohio State University, My was inspired by a speech delivered on campus by author Alex Haley. After achieving her goal of earning a PhD, she set out on her next goal: to work with the renowned author.
Impressed by My’s drive and talent, Alex Haley gave her a major assignment—to assist him in writing the remaining two-thirds of a book that was long overdue to his publisher. Within a matter of months together they completed the work and that book, Roots: The Saga of An American Family, catapulted Alex Haley to international fame. My and Alex married in 1977, and over the years collaborated on many projects, including the miniseries Roots: The Next Generation. After Alex’s death, My Haley immersed herself in writing pieces based upon her growing up with her grandmother, other novels, and many screenplays for feature film and TV.
With this book, My has returned to her own roots as an author. First, ROOTS, now The Treason of Mary Louvestre.
This novel is just the first of numerous books and projects she’s readying for launch. It is an historical novel inspired by the little known but true story of a black woman spy during the Civil War, whose courageous actions led to a northern victory in the important naval battle at Hampton Roads, VA in 1862.
This story of Civil War bravery is a tale of one person’s great courage and represents the finest of the American daring do; outstanding is an ordinary person doing extraordinary things.
My lives with her partner in Las Vegas where she writes, explores natural health solutions, enjoys cooking and searching out organic foods. She has fun with her extended family in Arizona whenever possible. She also devotes time to developing future projects including an online magazine, a video game, a line of fashionable kufis, children’s books, and cookbooks–all while writing new novels.
Jara Everett
Jara Everett
Born in Belzoni, Mississippi and growing up in Chicago…. Jara Everett was destined for greatness!
At the tender age of eight, Jara began writing, acting and studying singing. In 1994, she joined a female singing group from Chicago on Columbia Records Label called “S.T.O.P.” for one year. In 1995, she entered the Miss Illinois Pageant where she was crowned Chicago’s Most Beautiful Girl.
Jara continued to define and study her talent as a dancer, singer, rapper, actress which in turn, landed her being casted in Shelley Garrett Productions’ “Beauty Shop 2”, a 23 state tour across the United States. Through this production, Jara was able to utilize her talents as a dancer and an actress.
While touring, Jara Everett decided she wanted to pursue acting in film and as a result was able to be casted in various acting roles including “Ladies of Englewood”, an independent film produced by Kim King and David Lee as well as other independent films.
In 2005, Jara found herself in the rap game after meeting Shawty Redd and 404 Soldiers. As a result, Jara rapped on various albums including being featured with 404 Soldiers “We Some Riderz” 2005; “White Tee’s Female Remake” 2006; “Trick Trick” feat. Nate the Great 2006; “Get Off Me” feat. Shawty Redd 2006 and featured on “Burning Up” by Young Jeezy 2006. In addition, Jara sang background for Trillville “Do it Then” 2007.
TODAY… Jara Everett continues to rise, shine, empower and pursue her goals through her own production and brand Jara Everett, LLC. The first project; writing and self-publishing her autobiography “JumpOff” 2012 (Jara’s life experiences with the likes of Tupac, Suge Knight, R. Kelly and others). In addition, Jara co-wrote/produced “JumpOff” the song through a joint venture with R.W. Productions, Inc.. The song is the first of its kind to be distributed simultaneously alongside a book!
The future of Jara Everett is open, clear, promising and obtainable! There are talks of a movie, another book and a new CD.
Yes, it is Jara’s destiny to be GREAT! The next stop with a Giant Step is the Grammy’s and Academy Awards…..~
